Social media star and LSU gymnast-turned-influencer Olivia Dunne continues to captivate fans with her posts and public appearances. But with popularity often comes scrutiny, and Dunne once again found herself at the center of online commentary during a recent MLB game.
Dunne attended the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game to support her boyfriend, pitcher Paul Skenes, as he took the mound for the Pirates.
The outing was significant for Skenes, one of baseball’s most watched young prospects, and Dunne made the most of the occasion by sharing a set of photos from the ballpark.
Sporting a white top and black leather pants, Dunne posed for several pictures during the game, which she later posted to Instagram with the playful caption: “7th inning stretch!”
The post quickly racked up thousands of likes and comments from fans praising her look and her dedication to supporting Skenes. However, not everyone was impressed.
Dunne fires back with sarcasm after fan criticism
Among the many comments, one user took issue with Dunne‘s expressive poses and choice to post during the game.
“Why can’t you just watch the game? Why do you need all the picks up there and goofy facial expressions and overused tongue out? Just enjoy the experience,” the user wrote.
Dunne, never one to shy away from responding to criticism, fired back with a sarcastic but confident reply. “brb gonna cry now,” she wrote, making light of the situation and turning the insult into a moment of levity for her fans.
Her response quickly garnered support, with many applauding her for handling the negativity with wit and humor.
This is far from the first time Dunne has had to address negative comments on her platform. As one of the most high-profile college athletes-turned-influencers – thanks in part to her high-profile NIL deals and massive online following – Dunne has frequently been the target of unsolicited opinions.
Despite that, she continues to maintain a confident and unbothered presence online, often meeting criticism with playful comebacks rather than defensiveness.
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